The ebb and flow of the abbreviated college soccer season means that one week can change everything. And while that may be a slight exaggeration, once conference season hits, that sentiment isn’t too far from the truth.

It also helps to sift through the Hermann Trophy race, as conference races give many of the best players the top competition in which to prove themselves, pile up stats and make a case.

Here’s a look at this week’s Hermann women’s watch list: